G/H Class - You should have chosen your supporting ideas and begun to fill in your powerplans
E/F & C/D - You should have a completed thesis statement and be will on the way to finishing filling in your graphic organizers.
15mins Membean Practice: Due for Next Tuesday. First Membean assessment will be next Thursday. You DO NOT have to study for this assessment. Membean method ensures that words become part of your long term memory. Therefore you should naturally be able to recall their meanings and usage.
Tomorrow: We will write anecdotes and/or scenario openings
Watch this video in preparation for the lesson
Homebase Student of the Week: Jordan
Make a difference in the simplest way...
"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." Maya Angelou
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Finding Supporting Ideas
Research writers take special care to organize their notes into 'Supporting Categories.' THIS IS THE MOST CHALLENGING STEP OF BUILDING AN ARGUMENT. Once you have your supporting categories, you can start to build your thesis/claim. Look at the these two samples below:
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Don't just 'talk the talk' - WALK THE TALK - click link to find out more http://www.dosomething.org/
What categories could these research facts be organized into?
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Reading Classes: H/W - Make sure your supporting topics and have written your supporting topic sentences in the graphic organizer.
Don't just 'talk the talk' - WALK THE TALK - click link to find out more http://www.dosomething.org/
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Research Day
Membean: Feedback 1
C/D & E/F Classes
You should be finished with your research by the end of today. Many of you will have begun to draft your thesis statements. Remember: Go to an earlier blog post to find links to the thesis generators.
Don't forget: 10 mins of Membean for tomorrow
G/H Class
You will have begun your research. You should have collected your sources and be finished researching by END OF CLASS Thursday.
I was once introduced to the phrase, "what goes around, comes around." It never really clicked to begin with. Now it does...
C/D & E/F Classes
You should be finished with your research by the end of today. Many of you will have begun to draft your thesis statements. Remember: Go to an earlier blog post to find links to the thesis generators.
Don't forget: 10 mins of Membean for tomorrow
G/H Class
You will have begun your research. You should have collected your sources and be finished researching by END OF CLASS Thursday.
I was once introduced to the phrase, "what goes around, comes around." It never really clicked to begin with. Now it does...
Monday, December 2, 2013
Let's Get Down to Business...
You are now working independently on your 'Research Based Argument'
Use this file to collect all of your notes for your research based argument: What is the ISSSSSUE?
Use this resource on MONDAY to for research: Advanced Search Tips
My expectation is that you have a topic and have collected your four sources by Tuesday. Some of you will have already gone on to begin taking notes. Those of you who have not selected your own topic are STRONGLY advised to choose a topic from this list: (sources linked)
Nuclear Power
College Education
What is a Healthy Diet?
Cell Phones
You must keep up to date by showing your progress through the stages of the report using BOTH the online chart (see right column) and the chart on my white board in the classroom
Reading Classes
H/W - 10 mins of Membean Practice
Suggested H/W: Begin reading and taking notes from 1 or two of your sources.
Due Date for Final Piece: Wednesday 11th C/D & E/F Classes. Friday 13th G/H Classes
Show a little kindness...
Use this file to collect all of your notes for your research based argument: What is the ISSSSSUE?
Use this resource on MONDAY to for research: Advanced Search Tips
My expectation is that you have a topic and have collected your four sources by Tuesday. Some of you will have already gone on to begin taking notes. Those of you who have not selected your own topic are STRONGLY advised to choose a topic from this list: (sources linked)
Nuclear Power
College Education
What is a Healthy Diet?
Cell Phones
You must keep up to date by showing your progress through the stages of the report using BOTH the online chart (see right column) and the chart on my white board in the classroom
Reading Classes
H/W - 10 mins of Membean Practice
Suggested H/W: Begin reading and taking notes from 1 or two of your sources.
Due Date for Final Piece: Wednesday 11th C/D & E/F Classes. Friday 13th G/H Classes
Show a little kindness...
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Research Based Argument: Presentation Options
Use this link for class: Jumpcut Videos: How to Make One
Retakes: A number of students have asked to resubmit a piece of work or retake a test. You are very welcome to do so. (Perhaps people are aware of the upcoming report card!) Please come by and see me and write your name down on the board.
Research Based Argument: Coming Soon
We will use this resource on MONDAY to begin our research: Advanced Search Tips
Your topic can be simple -but expertly researched. e.g.
THINKING H/W -Make sure you have an idea for your research based argument. We will begin researching on Monday. Students who don't have ideas will be given a topic to research. (It is better that you have your own). You can ask your parents for ideas
Optional H/W: Thanksgiving Toast
Use your public speaking skills to deliver a Thanksgiving Toast to your family. Take the time to address each member of your family and tell them why that person is so special to you. This would truly put a smile on your family members' faces. Take care!
Have a truly relaxing and enjoyable Thanksgiving. Rest, relax, and have plenty of fun. Don't forget your little 'Thanksgiving' toast at the dinner table.
Enjoying Life - Sometimes you got a just have a good giggle...
What would you do it you discovered your parents had eaten all your Halloween candy?
Retakes: A number of students have asked to resubmit a piece of work or retake a test. You are very welcome to do so. (Perhaps people are aware of the upcoming report card!) Please come by and see me and write your name down on the board.
Research Based Argument: Coming Soon
We will use this resource on MONDAY to begin our research: Advanced Search Tips
Your topic can be simple -but expertly researched. e.g.
THINKING H/W -Make sure you have an idea for your research based argument. We will begin researching on Monday. Students who don't have ideas will be given a topic to research. (It is better that you have your own). You can ask your parents for ideas
Optional H/W: Thanksgiving Toast
Use your public speaking skills to deliver a Thanksgiving Toast to your family. Take the time to address each member of your family and tell them why that person is so special to you. This would truly put a smile on your family members' faces. Take care!
Have a truly relaxing and enjoyable Thanksgiving. Rest, relax, and have plenty of fun. Don't forget your little 'Thanksgiving' toast at the dinner table.
Enjoying Life - Sometimes you got a just have a good giggle...
What would you do it you discovered your parents had eaten all your Halloween candy?
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